Messages left for Kirby and LSU head coach Johnny Jones Tuesday night were not returned. Senior Associate AD Herb Vincent said via text message that there was nothing to say about Kirby's departure Tuesday. Likewise, Nunez texted that Jones was handling Kirby's situation.

Kirby is regarded as one of the top recruiters in college
basketball. He came to LSU after two years at Georgetown. The bulk of his career -- and where he developed many of the recruiting ties to the South -- were during a 14-year stint at Mississippi State with Rick Stansbury.